Tether your Nikon camera to the cloud
Nikon Z bodies tether over USB or Wi-Fi, delivering every NEF and JPEG to the cloud the instant you press the shutter.
By the CloudTether team · Updated
Supported Nikon cameras
Each model page has the exact camera setting for USB and Wi-Fi, what we've verified on that body, and real transfer speeds where we have them.
Nikon Z8 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z9 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z6 III tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z6 II tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z7 II tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z5 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon Z50 tethering
APS-C · NEF RAW
Nikon Zf tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon D850 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon D780 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Nikon D750 tethering
Full-frame · NEF RAW
Connecting a Nikon camera
Connect over USB (PC connection mode) for the fastest, most dependable transfer.
Or connect over the camera's Wi-Fi or a shared network.
On a first wireless connection, confirm the link on the camera when prompted.
CloudTether is camera tethering software for iPhone, iPad and Android. Weighing it against Nikon's own tools and desktop apps? See the best camera tethering software roundup.
Coming from Nikon SnapBridge?
Nikon SnapBridge is great for remote control and quick shares. If you need every full-resolution shot delivered automatically, see how CloudTether compares — or fix the app first.
- Real-time delivery of every Nikon frame to the cloud
- RAW + JPEG ingestion
- Upload once, fan out to multiple destinations
- Works on mobile data — no venue Wi-Fi needed
- Local mode: save straight to your phone's library
- Run a second body alongside it in the same session
Nikon tethering FAQ
Which Nikon cameras work with CloudTether?
CloudTether supports Nikon bodies including Z8, Z9, Z6 III, Z6 II, Z7 II, Z5, Z50, Zf, D850, D780, D750 — and more. Any Nikon camera that can tether over USB or its own Wi-Fi works.
Can I tether my Nikon camera over Wi-Fi?
Or connect over the camera's Wi-Fi or a shared network.
Do I need a laptop to upload from my Nikon camera?
No. CloudTether runs on your phone — tether the camera to the phone over USB or Wi-Fi and every shot uploads to the cloud over your mobile data or any connection.
Where do my Nikon photos go?
Wherever you choose: Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, SmugMug, ShootProof, an FTP/SFTP server and more — or straight to your phone's photo library in local mode.
Is CloudTether an alternative to Nikon SnapBridge?
For getting every full-resolution Nikon shot off the camera and delivered as you shoot, yes. Nikon SnapBridge is free and best for remote control, quick shares and Nikon's own features; CloudTether copies every frame to your phone and on to your cloud services, galleries or FTP. Many photographers keep both.
Ready to tether your Nikon camera?
CloudTether is available on iOS and Android.